Course Spotlight: New England CC

Описание: Welcome to a new kind of Bay State Golf video! Today, I’m spotlighting New England Country Club in Bellingham, MA—a course I’ve now played twice, most recently in May.

In this video, I break down the identity of the course, highlight three memorable holes, and offer honest takes on what makes NECC a great option—and where it could improve.

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to the quest & today’s course spotlight
01:10 – Brief course history & Hale Irwin redesign
01:33 – NECC identity: tree-lined, walkable, and full of blind tee shots
02:40 – Course conditions: great greens, thick rough, and walkability
03:13 – 💥 Hole Spotlight #1: Hole 4 – Risk/Reward Par 5
04:55 – 💥 Hole Spotlight #2: Hole 8 – Demanding Dogleg Par 4
06:33 – 💥 Hole Spotlight #3: Hole 14 – Finally, Let the Driver Rip
07:33 – Routing quirks & long walks between holes
09:19 – Thoughts on the current routing vs. the old layout
09:47 – 18th hole critique – great green, tricky angle
11:20 – Final thoughts: great conditions, tight layout, solid weekday value
12:32 – What course should I spotlight next?

Rates:
Monday-Thursday: $79/80
Friday: $99
Sat/Sunday: $109

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